Manuel Antonio Ortega Sarabia was 35 when he was last seen near Sasabe, Arizona, in Pima County on July 1, 2010. He is described as Hispanic, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing between 170 and 190 pounds, with black hair and dark brown eyes. His disappearance followed an attempted border crossing; there are no reported belongings, clothing descriptions, or witness accounts that clarify what happened after he was seen.

The disappearance was not reported until August 14, 2010, and a NAMUS case file was opened on July 30, 2012. The investigation is handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office. The available record is sparse, leaving significant gaps in the timeline and few leads to follow.

If anyone saw Manuel near Sasabe around July 1, 2010, or has information about his route or companions, please share what is known.